The Indians had their families with them; and they brought in their train the wounded and sick, with children newly born, and old men upon the verge of death.

They possessed neither tents nor wagons, but only their arms and some provisions.

I saw them embark to pass the mighty river, and never will that solemn spectacle fade from my remembrance.

No cry, no sob was heard amongst the assembled crowd; all were silent.

Their calamities were of ancient date, and they knew them to be irremediable.